Atmel Releases Optimized Single-Chip 32-bit SPARC Based Processor for Space Applications

Business Wire, Oct 5, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000

Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq:ATML) announced today the availability of a new improved single-chip version of its 32-bit radiation tolerant processor.

In support of the adaptation of industrial standardized components for space, initiated by the development of the ERC32 computer, Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers (formerly TEMIC Semiconductors) and (ESA) continue their efforts to deliver the computing power required by modern airborne applications with the introduction of the TSC695E.

The new TSC695E (SMD 5962-00540) is a monolithic version of the ERC32, now available with dramatically improved performance: new features include, higher speed, power consumption below 1.5 Watt and better resistance to radiation. Saving 70% of space and weight of earlier versions, it allows denser equipment at a lower price. Moreover, it hosts an On Chip Debugger (OCD) for non-intrusive program execution control during software development and validation.

According to Mr. Jean-Francois Prost, Equipment Project Manager at Alcatel Space, "Obviously, the selection of the TSC695E for the future ARIANE 5 launcher Inertial Reference System was backed by its overall simplicity, the flexibility it brings to the designer, and the performance it offers to support computing and managing real time tasks."

Mr. Amar Guennoun, Director of the Aerospace Division at Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers added, "This monolithic rad tolerant computer is one of the most competitive solutions available for space equipments."

The standard version of the TSC695E delivers up to 20 MIPS. It has Single Event Upset (SEU) immunity and Total Dose tolerance in excess of 300 Krad. Running with supply voltage between 3 Volt and 5.5 Volt, the TSC695E is available in 256-pin Quad Flat Pack or Die form.

The device can be delivered in accordance with QML Q&V and also to European standard flows.

A complete set of development tools is available to support customers, including a Starter-Kit from Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers.

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